Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

England batsman Dan Lawrence and former spinner Graeme Swann join Sky Sports Cricket pundits Nasser Hussain and Rob Key to analyse England's on-going tour of Sri Lanka, plus we look ahead to the upcoming Test series in India - "the toughest test" for any side in world cricket right now.

Michael Atherton, Rob Key and Kumar Sangakkara reflect on an absorbing day four of the first Test as England close in on victory over Sri Lanka despite a late wobble with the bat. The pundits also praise Lahiru Thirimanne after he scored his second Test hundred and first in eight years, while we hear from England spinner Jack Leach after his five-wicket haul.

England captain Joe Root reflects on his double century against Sri Lanka in Galle and is praised by Michael Atherton, while Mahela Jayawardene and Jack Leach look ahead to day four of the first Test.

Sky Sports pundits Mike Atherton and Nasser Hussain join Ian Ward to assess England’s jam-packed schedule in 2021 and analyse how best Joe Root’s side can maximise their chances of winning in India and Australia in particular.

Sky Sports pundit Mike Atherton sat down with Joe Root ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka for an in-depth chat in which the England captain admitted he has been underperforming in Test cricket - and is determined to start making match-winning scores - and urged his players to reveal if they are struggling with the burdens of international cricket this winter.

England's Stuart Broad and Dom Bess reflect on the opening day of the first Test on which Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 135 in Galle before the tourists reached 127-2 in reply. Nasser Hussain and Rob Key join Ian Ward to analyse all of the action.

Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara and England spinner Dom Bess join Nasser Hussain and Rob Key on the Hussain and Key Cricket Show to look ahead to the two Test series between the countries and share their insights into how each team is shaping up for the contest.

England seamers James Anderson and Stuart Broad join Nasser Hussain and Rob Key to look ahead to the first Test against Sri Lanka - the start of a bumper year of international cricket in which Joe Root's side could play as many as 17 Tests. We also look back on Sri Lanka series of yesteryear, including some of Nasser's finest moments!

Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, David Lloyd and Rob Key reflect on the year in cricket, including Michael Holding and Ebony Rainford-Brent's passionate words on racism, the Women's T20 World Cup, milestones for Stuart Broad and James Anderson and Zak Crawley's double century.

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh joins us for a special episode of The Cricket Show as he explains why he has never seen a batsman like Steve Smith, discusses why he would not ban the bouncer in cricket, and reflects on how well the players in his great Australia side got on.

Former all-rounder Andrew Flintoff joins The Cricket Show to explain why Jonny Bairstow is one of England's top-three Test batsmen, to give his verdict on Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Sam Curran - plus retell some hilarious anecdotes featuring David Lloyd and Nasser Hussain!

Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton join Ian Ward to discuss England's curtailed tour to South Africa and the ramifications both on and off the field following the postponement of the ODI series Also on the agenda are bubble fatigue, Australia's high hopes for young all-rounder Cameron Green and the great sports commentators, following the sad passing of Peter Alliss.

Nasser Hussain and Rob Key look back at England’s T20 sweep of South Africa and ahead to the ODI series, praising “box office” Dawid Malan and discussing England’s coded signals. Plus, leg-spinner Adil Rashid joins the boys to talk about whether he will return to Test cricket, his bowling speeds and how crucial Moeen Ali has been in his development.

Liam Plunkett joins Rob Key and Nasser Hussain to look at who can replace him as England's middle-overs maestro in white-ball cricket. Plus, we look at the South Africa vs England series and assess Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli's sensational catch!

How well-equipped are England ahead of the T20 World Cup and huge Test series against India and Australia? Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton talk Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jos Buttler and more days out from the white-ball games against South Africa. The team also reflect on the innovations introduced for the upcoming Big Bash League season - and whether or not they like them.

England’s T20 selection dilemmas and white-ball series with South Africa are discussed as Shaun Pollock and Michael Atherton join Rob Key and Nasser Hussain. Shaun looks at a tumultuous period for the Proteas and what players will be key against England, while also reflecting on his battles with Nasser and Athers during his career.

Nasser Hussain picks his team of the 2020 IPL, Jos Buttler explains why he batted in the middle order for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene savours his side's title triumph as all three join Rob Key for the IPL Cricket Show.

Chris Jordan joins Rob Key and Nasser Hussain on The IPL Cricket Show to reflect on Jofra Archer's storming displays in the tournament, plus our pundits discuss the play-offs so far, chat about the Women’s T20 challenge, finalise their best team to miss out on the T20 era, and ask if Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler across all formats!

Sam Curran joins Rob Key and Nasser Hussain on The IPL Cricket Show to discuss the skills of Ben Stokes and Chris Gayle and staying in a bio-secure bubble, before Rob and Nasser select the top batsmen who played in the era before T20 but would have flourished in it.

Rob Key, Nasser Hussain and special guests Shane Warne and Jonny Bairstow discuss Jofra Archer's scintillating IPL form, where Jos Buttler should bat for Rajasthan Royals and the importance of coaches in franchise T20 cricket. Plus, not for the first time, Nasser raves about AB de Villiers!